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Re: Weight LossFrom: June (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:45:00 -0500 (CDT)
At Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Char wrote: > >Sugar Busters happens to be an excellent book and eating plan to follow >for women with pcos and insulin resistance, in addition to an excellent >healthy way of eating. It was recommended to me by both of my doctors >and has been the only thing that has worked for me with any success and >stability. Be prepared to lose slowly, but slow it good, it usually >means permanent. And EXERCISE!!!! Buy a bike, take up long walks or >hiking, do power yoga, swim laps, go to a gym if you like that, >whatever, just do it. > >Eat a diet of high protein and WHOLE grains (start shopping in a health >food store for the grains), with some fruit (on an empty stomach), veges >and beans and nuts mixed in, drink water, and stay away from coffee and >alcohol and sugar. Don't eat watermelon, pineapple, or bananas. Don't >eat white potatoes, carrots, or corn products. > >I usually begin my morning with a big breakfast....fresh fruit first, >then scrambled eggs with a little cheese, and either whole grain cereal >or brown rice or 7 grain toast with pure peanut butter and all fruit >jelly. Perfectly balanced. > >1/2 hour before lunch I have another piece of fruit as a mid-morning >snack. And my afternoon snack usually consists of roasted nuts or >sunflower seeds, or some whole wheat crackers with cheese. A night time >snack if I need it is light yogurt. > >Lunch and dinner varies....meat or fish with one of the meals, lots of >whole grains, maybe beans or veges or salad. > >It's so easy! Give it a try! > >At Wed, 25 Apr 2001, Jen wrote: >> >>I was diagnosed with PCOS just last week, although I've thought I've had >>it for almost a year. Anyway, I need to lose about 40 pounds and like >>all of you have tried everything! I am not taking glucophage, my doctor >>won't prescribe it to me yet. I eat fairly healthy and exercise. I am >>considering starting weight watchers and was wondering if anyone has had >>success. Obviously, we all know it is harder for us PCOSers to lose the >>weight, but did you succeed at all with WW? Does anyone have any other >>ideas? I have looked into Sugar Busters, but I think it is hard to >>follow a diet from just a book. I would appreciate all input! Thanks- >>Jen >> >>-- >>Jen >> >-- >Char > Hello. I am seeking help. For over a year now i have tried everything to loose weight. I was diagnosed pcos years ago. Since then i have had two children but still struggle with weight. I have tried every diet and now have hired a personal trainer, ate correctly...I joined WW nothing! I exercise everyday but maintain the same weight. I am so frustrated i am seeking help. I thought about going to a endo. i heard metformin is good for this. I too would appreciate all input you may have. What has worked for you? Thanks alot-june
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